Well, despite the fact Arsenal missed 2 penalties (Gilberto & Julio Baptista), they got through their tricky 4th Round FA Cup replay yesterday over Bolton Wanderers, a side that has given us fits the last few years with their physical (some would say "overly physical") style of play. I didn't see the match but listened to it via Arsenal TV Online & it sounded like for the most part we outplayed Bolton. I know they hit a post & a crossbar but we also missed 2 sitters (Gilberto Silva & Julio Baptista) & 2 penalties so sounds like we deserved the victory.
The match finished 3-1 in extra time with goals coming from Adebayor in the 1st half, 2nd half substitute Freddie Ljungberg (welcome back, Freddie!) in the 2nd extra time & Adebayor again in 2nd extra time stoppage time. Abdoulaye Meite had scored of a corner for Bolton in 2nd half stoppage time to send the match into extra time.
In light of the fact we've struggle away to Bolton in recent years, fielding a non-full strength side & getting a result like this away from home is an excellent result in my opinion. Sets up yet another good physical test against Blackburn at the Emirates Stadium this saturday in the FA Cup 5th round.
Come on you Gooners!
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